This new worm targets Linux PCs and embedded devices

Computerworld Security: December 02, 2013
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This new worm targets Linux PCs and embedded devices

A new worm is targeting x86 computers running Linux and PHP, and variants may
also pose a threat to devices such as home routers and set-top boxes based on
other chip architectures.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8805854/823929835/645000/17/

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Google Nexus phones are vulnerable to attack via Flash SMS messages
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2. Antone Gonsalves: Bargains trump security worries for mobile shoppers on Thanksgiving, Black Friday
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3. Bitcointalk.org warns passwords in danger after DNS attack
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Google Nexus phones are vulnerable to attack via Flash SMS messages

Attackers could force phones from Google's Nexus line to reboot or fail to
connect to the mobile Internet service by sending a large number of special SMS
messages to them.
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Antone Gonsalves: Bargains trump security worries for mobile shoppers on Thanksgiving, Black Friday


Early Christmas shoppers show no fear with security in grabbing bargains from a
tablet or smartphone.
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Bitcointalk.org warns passwords in danger after DNS attack

A popular Bitcoin discussion forum warned on Monday some user passwords may have
been intercepted after the site's DNS registrar was breached.
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